SOCW 516 19A - Child, Youth and Family Svcs
Campus: Urbana-Champaign
Description:
Examines a range of direct service and public policy issues that social workers encounter when working with vulnerable children, adolescents, and families. Focuses particular attention on the families involved with child protection. Addresses the following questions: What factors help explain the etiology of violence and neglect in the family home- Once vulnerable families are identified and become involved with social service agencies, what interventions are most effective with regard to decreasing risks and strengthening protective factors- How can social service systems best prepare vulnerable adolescent for the transition to adulthood- Course Information: Prerequisite: SOCW 410.
Special Instructions:
This section is for 2019 iMSW cohort only. Class will meet VIRTUALLY via Zoom the following four Saturdays: 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24/2021.
Academic Program Restrictions:
MSW:Social Work -UIUC
Option 1
Number of Required Visit(s): 0Course Level: Graduate
Credit: 0
Term(s): Spring
Option 2
Number of Required Visit(s): 0Course Level: Graduate
Credit: 4
Term(s): Spring
